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Christian, Author, Multi-Award Winning mental health Campaigner, Founder of #DumpTheScales, Public Speaker, Member of @charterspeakers Instagram - @hopevirgo_
London, England
Joined September 2010
Last month, we met with Minister of Care @SKinnock MP, alongside Richard Quigley MP and campaigner @HopeVirgo , to discuss the urgent need for greater investment in eating disorders research and improvements to eating disorder care.
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Did you know that only 1% of the UK’s mental health research budget is spent on eating disorders? 😲 That's only £1.13 per sufferer, per year. @ED_CRN want to hear from you about what needs to change + why ED research is so important in this survey👇 https://t.co/6n5eAQAvIP
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Shout-out to all the parents out there who are doing their best for their loved one battling an eating disorder 🫶 Remember you can visit @FEAST_ED for support and to talk to other people who understand what you are going through. https://t.co/JZdjYuTKRR
psychologytoday.com
After nearly 20 years of treating young people with eating disorders, I want every parent to know this.
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We are delighted to announce the National Eating Disorder Taskforce, formed out of the APPG on Eating Disorders. Its mission is to engage with stakeholders from government, industry, and the community to implement a new strategy to prevent people dying from eating disorders.
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A massive thank you to @zubirahmed for joining us at the launch of our latest report “An inquiry into the prevention of eating disorder deaths” @DumpTheScales You can read the report here https://t.co/JSgjk7LbbU
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I have worked really hard on this comprehensive article, which makes recommendations for improving eating disorder care based on my lived experiences and peer research. Please read and help me share the link so that professionals/policymakers take action: https://t.co/k9OiOAnuvg
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Today @DumpTheScales & @HopeVirgo launch their latest report within their role as Secretariat of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Eating Disorders. ‘This report lays bare a devastating and all too familiar reality - the system is failing people with eating
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Thank you for your support 🙌
Supporting the launch of the Eating Disorders APPG's latest report on ‘Preventing eating disorder deaths’ in Parliament today, shining a light on lives being cut short by a failing system. Thank you to @HopeVirgo @DumpTheScales @ED_CRN for your valuable work.
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Help change lives. 💙 Join the UK’s largest eating disorder study. Your story and DNA can help unlock answers. Get involved today at 👉 https://t.co/liiPA0e5w7
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Journalists - shout if you would like a preview of our appg for eating disorders report on preventing deaths out Tuesday where we highlight the neglect and failings of services, the government and call for proper action
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Our founder @HopeVirgo met with Minister for Care @SKinnock and Richard Quigley earlier today to discuss the urgent need for increased research funding into eating disorders and why this is so important. Find out more here:
onthewight.com
Richard Quigley MP urges government to increase funding for eating disorder research urgently
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We want to say a huge big thank you to Joshua Hills Nutrition for raising an epic £1810 for Dump the Scales at the Great South Run today 🙌❤️ You can find out more about Joshua Hills here>Joshua Hills Academy https://t.co/PuDUAwSnJQ
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Carolyn was at the @sportschaplain day last week at the Oval Cricket Club. It was so good to connect with other sports chaplains & receive excellent input from @SportingCClinic & @HopeVirgo as they brought insight into the world of addictions, mental health & eating disorders.
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Some fabulous news regarding the future of Dump the Scales
🥳Dump the Scales is now a CIC🥳 This means that: 🔵Our mission + values are legally protected 🔵Greater growth in awareness and impact 🔵More chances for funding to increase the voices of lived experience. Be part of change> https://t.co/RBcpxO8hpM
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We've got some exciting updates about the future of the Dump the Scales campaign tomorrow. Make sure you keep your eyes peeled 👀
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We found very similar results in our survey of nearly 600 people with experience of eating disorders
Bright Therapeutics, new report "The Algorithm Won’t Let Go” exposes how social media algorithms can trap users in a cycle of harmful eating disorder content. Read the full report here: https://t.co/bTK0D4zu3T
#MentalHealthMatters #DigitalSafety #ProtectKidsOnline
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📢New blog alert📢 .@Anna_Carnegie from @ED_CRN talks about the 7 positives she took away from ED treatment and how having her treatment tailored to her needs and circumstances helped her achieve stable recovery. We know everyone deserves this chance. https://t.co/1UnojRdhq8
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A harrowing reminder of what life in an eating disorder unit is like
Staff at a specialist eating disorder unit have been photographed sleeping when they should have been looking after severely ill patients who were at risk of harming themselves. I have been told about multiple "unsafe" incidents at Schoen Clinic York. https://t.co/xhLAzc04o3
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Happy birthday to our pals over at @edgi_uk 🥳 If you would like to make a positive contribution to eating disorders research, and help uncover more about what causes EDs and how we can treat them you can sign up here>
edgiuk.org
The Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative (EDGI) was set up to explore how our genes influence the development of eating disorders in order to improve future treatments. EDGI is a way for those who...
EDGI UK is celebrating its 5th birthday! 🥳 We’re grateful for everyone who’s contributed so far. Interested in joining and making an impact? You can still sign up! 👉 https://t.co/liiPA0dxGz
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Yes this 100%!
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